From large to small, north to south, thousands of islands scatter the coasts of European countries giving rise to ports and shores to explore. Witness the Aurora Borealis from the cliffs of the Svalbard Islands and embrace the raw landscape and bracing climate of the North and Baltic Seas. Watch whales and dolphins from the Azores. Discover the magnificent backcountry and cultural heritage the Balearic Islands offer. Stand among the white walls and blue domes of the villages at Santorini and imagine the legendary city of Atlantis preserved beneath the waves. Explore the natural and cultural intricacies along with stellar coastal scenery hiding on European islands.
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Expect the Unexpected
Read more about: Expect the UnexpectedLeadEurope has many famous museums that are must-see attractions, but there are lots of smaller, unexpectedly entertaining museums just waiting to be explored. Stop following the crowds and head off the beaten path to discover these lesser-known gems. They just might surprise you and become highlights on your trip to Europe. -
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Haunted Europe
Read more about: Haunted EuropeLeadMystery abounds in every European country. You just have to know where to look. Welcome to the spooky side of Europe, home of ghastly ghosts, haunted happenings and eerie experiences for only the most adventurous of souls. Turn off the lights, get under your covers and dare to get familiar with some of the creepiest, scariest and most mysterious places in Europe. -
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Built to Inspire
Read more about: Built to InspireLeadEurope’s cities are filled with every style of architecture imaginable. Oftentimes, these styles coexist side by side and somehow make each city even greater than the sum of its parts. Government buildings, hundreds of years old, stand in regal fashion next to sleek, modern museums and libraries, making for an enjoyable juxtaposition that just begs to be captured by your camera. From old castles in San Marino to grandiose Lithuanian cathedrals, you’ll be inspired by the markedly different buildings designed by the famous architects of Europe. -
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Europe’s Archaeological Treasures
Read more about: Europe’s Archaeological TreasuresLeadGet your fix of some of the oldest and most spectacular archaeological sites in Europe. -
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A Winter Holiday in Europe
Read more about: A Winter Holiday in EuropeLeadGet ready for your winter holiday in Europe. -
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Europe’s Hot Spots for Creative Cool
Read more about: Europe’s Hot Spots for Creative CoolLeadThree perfect cities for discovering Europe’s freshest creative talent! -
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Step Back in Time in Mdina
Read more about: Step Back in Time in MdinaLeadMalta’s Mdina is a uniquely gorgeous and historically important place. Explore it to step into the past. -
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Soak up music in Coimbra!
Read more about: Soak up music in Coimbra!LeadCoimbra will sooth you with its sensuous music, sumptuous food, and stunning medieval architecture. -
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Reconnect with nature in Finland
Read more about: Reconnect with nature in FinlandLeadSet out on a nature adventure in Finland’s Nuuksio National Park.